NP/PA Otolaryngology

About the Role

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant operates as an established medical authority through a collaborative care agreement with physicians and surgeons.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and records patient’s history, performs physical examinations, and formulates treatment plans for patients.
• Participates in management of patient’s care, both in- and out-patient, by facilitating, expediting, and coordinating routine diagnostic procedures, writing orders for appropriate medical care, and determining need for consultation.
• Takes call with physician.
• Assists surgeon in the operating room.
• Assists the entire team with additional duties throughout the office as necessary.
• Triages patient calls and calls patients back in conjunction with physician.
• Contacts all patients postoperatively as required for follow-up.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in primary care, emergency room, surgery, or occupational medicine settings is required (new graduates welcome).
• Graduation from an accredited Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program approved by the American Medical Association.
• Strong clinical judgment, willingness to learn, and ability to work within a collaborative care team.

Certification/Licensure

• For Physician Assistants: PA-C certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants (NCCPA) and licensure by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners (OBME).
• For Nurse Practitioners: Licensure by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) and RN licensure by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start.
• Advance Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (if applicable, based on specialty).
• Must obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
• Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
• Must meet all qualifications to participate in the hospital's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents, beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Time Off: Varies by position and may include paid, earned, or authorized time off from work.
• Professional Development: Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.